Kerry Lengel of The Arizona Republic had this to say, ""For the record, Southwest Shakes’ current production features a wonderfully dilapidated set – a reminder of just how ancient Verona’s noble houses are – and a strong cast. Ali Rose Dachis, from Minneapolis’ Guthrie Theater, is a charming Juliet, and Andrés Alcalá’s Friar Lawrence kicks some serious gravitas. There are some nice staging touches, including some effective direct address, and I loved the ominous music in the sound design."

"You’ll find plenty that’s new in the Southwest Shakespeare Company production of Romeo and Juliet …..[it] will heighten your appreciation for parts of the story you might have overlooked. Many in the audience remarked that the production gave them a greater understanding and appreciation for the language of this play. The journeys of Romeo and Juliet from childlike wonder to grown-up woe are well portrayed in this production…Andrés Alcalá (Friar Laurence during the evening performances) delivers an especially compelling performance." said Lynn Trimble from Raising Arizona’s Kids.